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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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