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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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