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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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