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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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