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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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