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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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