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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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