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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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