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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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