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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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