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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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