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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and 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 teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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