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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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