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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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