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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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