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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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