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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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