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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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