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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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