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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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