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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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