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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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