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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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