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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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