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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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