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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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