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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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