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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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