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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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