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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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