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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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