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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC 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 stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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