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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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