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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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