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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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