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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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