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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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