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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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