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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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