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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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