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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies 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 poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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