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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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