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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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