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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational 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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