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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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