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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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