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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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