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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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