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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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