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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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