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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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