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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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