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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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