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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States 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 stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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