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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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