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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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