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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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