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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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