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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC 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 stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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