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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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