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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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