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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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