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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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