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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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