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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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