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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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