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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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