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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education