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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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