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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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