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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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