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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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