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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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