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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online 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 stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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