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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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