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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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