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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States 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 institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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