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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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