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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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