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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment 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 deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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