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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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