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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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