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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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