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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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