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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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