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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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