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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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