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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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