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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively 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 organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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