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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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