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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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