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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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