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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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