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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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