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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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