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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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