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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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