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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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