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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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