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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations 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 student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting 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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