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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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