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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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