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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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