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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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