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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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