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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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