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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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