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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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