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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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