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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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