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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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