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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always 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 learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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