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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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