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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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