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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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