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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to massive open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources. Massive open online courses and similar endeavours with open education resources are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in nations all around the world to learn from well-known scientists. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It can be tricky to inspire and engage students in online environments. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first massive open online courses. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable?

Brand new trends in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exceptional new open education resources (OERs) ventures. Scholars and need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help people succeed in MOOC courses. The intention of these massively open online courses is to provide teaching to more humans in all parts of the world. This engaging new book studies the key barriers associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. For more info please go to this MOOCs Book website.