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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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