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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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