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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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