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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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