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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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