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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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