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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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