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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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