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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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