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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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