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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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