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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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