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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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