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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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