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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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