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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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