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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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