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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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