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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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