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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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