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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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