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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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