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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education