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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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