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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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