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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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