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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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