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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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