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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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