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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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