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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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