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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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