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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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