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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with 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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