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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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