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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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