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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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