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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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