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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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