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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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