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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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