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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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