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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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