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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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