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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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