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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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