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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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