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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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