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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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