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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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