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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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