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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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