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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive 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 manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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