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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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