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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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