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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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