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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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