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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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