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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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