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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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