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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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