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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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