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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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