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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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