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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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