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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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