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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? 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 learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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