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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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