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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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