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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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