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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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