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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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