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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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