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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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