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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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