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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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