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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources