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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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