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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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