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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes 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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