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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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