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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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