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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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