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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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