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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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