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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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