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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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