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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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