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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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