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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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