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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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