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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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