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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego 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 we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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