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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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