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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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