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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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