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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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