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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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