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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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