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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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