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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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