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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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