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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University 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 participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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