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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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