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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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