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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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