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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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