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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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