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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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