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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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