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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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