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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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