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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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