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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices 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 problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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