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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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