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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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