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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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