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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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