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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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