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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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