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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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