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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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