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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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