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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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