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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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