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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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