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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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