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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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