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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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