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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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