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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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