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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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