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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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