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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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