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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University 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 teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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