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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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