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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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