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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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