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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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