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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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