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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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