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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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