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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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