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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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