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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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