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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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