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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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