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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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