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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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