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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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