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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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