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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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