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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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