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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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