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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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