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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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