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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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