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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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