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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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