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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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