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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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