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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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