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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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