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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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