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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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