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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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