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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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