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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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