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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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