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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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