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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly 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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