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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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