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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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