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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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