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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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