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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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