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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education