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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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