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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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