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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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