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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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