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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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