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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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