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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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