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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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