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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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