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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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