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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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