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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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