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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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