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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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