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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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