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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources