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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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