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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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