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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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