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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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