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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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