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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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