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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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