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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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