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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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