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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? 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 student 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 learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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