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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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