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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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