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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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