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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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