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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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