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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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