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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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