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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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