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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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