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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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