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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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