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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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