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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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