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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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