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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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