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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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