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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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