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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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