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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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