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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates 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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