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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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