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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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