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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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