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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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