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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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