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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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