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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and 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 manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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