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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba 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 educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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