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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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