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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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