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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively 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 educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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