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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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