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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the 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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