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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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