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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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