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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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