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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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