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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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