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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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