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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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