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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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