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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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