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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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