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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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