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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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