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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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