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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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