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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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