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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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