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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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