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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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