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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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