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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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