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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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