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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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