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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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