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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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