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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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