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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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