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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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