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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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