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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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