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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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