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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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