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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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