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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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