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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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