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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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