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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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