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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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