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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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