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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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