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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment 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 handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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