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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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