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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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