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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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