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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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