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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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