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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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