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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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