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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment 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 problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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