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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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