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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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