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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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