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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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