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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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