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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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