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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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