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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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