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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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