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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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