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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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