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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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