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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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