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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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