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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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