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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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 learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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