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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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