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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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