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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)