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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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