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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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