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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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