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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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