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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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