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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and 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 we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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