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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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