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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation 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 we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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