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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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