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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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