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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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