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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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