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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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