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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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