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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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