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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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