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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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