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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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