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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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