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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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