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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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