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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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