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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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