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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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