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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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