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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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