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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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