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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University 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 institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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