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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively 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 teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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