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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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