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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment 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 educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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