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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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