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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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