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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? 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 manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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