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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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