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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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