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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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