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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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