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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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