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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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