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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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