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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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