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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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