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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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