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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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