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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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