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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? 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 learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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