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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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