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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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