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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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