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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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