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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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