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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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