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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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