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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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