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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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