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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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