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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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