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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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