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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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