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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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