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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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