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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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