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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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