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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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