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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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