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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling 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 organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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