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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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