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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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