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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley 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 organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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