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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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