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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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