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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates 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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