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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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