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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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