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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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