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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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