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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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