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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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