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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? 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 poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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