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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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