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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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