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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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