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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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