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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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