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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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