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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment 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 deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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