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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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