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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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