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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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