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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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