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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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