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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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